Side dishe for 4

Gujarati Sesame Potatoes

Name: Gujarati Sesame Potatoes
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp organic safflower or coconut oil; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tbsp minced ginger or paste; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tsp minced green chile or paste; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (optional); 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/3 tsp or more cayenne/red chili powder; 3/4 tsp salt; 3 1/2 cups cubed potatoes; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional); cilantro and lemon juice for garnish (optional)

$2.45for 435 minServes 4

Cubed potatoes simmer with toasted seeds, ginger, garlic, chile, and warm spices until tender and deeply seasoned.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Nuts and seeds, 0.75 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.49Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Enchilada, 0.25 oz$0.16/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.06Typical price
	Potatoes, 1.2 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.2 lb	$1.19Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.45

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices

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35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.61 per serving$2.45 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tsp organic safflower or coconut oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp minced ginger or paste
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp minced green chile or paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/3 tsp or more cayenne/red chili powder
3/4 tsp salt
3 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
cilantro and lemon juice for garnish (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and sesame seeds, then cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the ginger, garlic, green chile, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, cayenne, and salt for 30 seconds.
Add the potatoes and 3/4 cup water, then cover and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes.
Uncover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the liquid has evaporated.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and lemon juice if using.